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Tigers not giving up on embattled Valverde ... yet

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07:47 AM ET 10.25 | Saying, "He wasn't terrible," Jim Leyland also admitted Jose Valverde "just wasn't good," either. "For whatever reason (the ball) just doesn't seem to be coming out quite right." ... Whether he takes the mound remains a critical question as the series moves on. The Giants rely on a bevy of talented right-handed and switch hitters, including Sandoval, who hit three homers Wednesday. Left-hander Phil Coke would have a difficult task to work his way through the lineup in crunch time. Perhaps this is why [pitching coach Jeff Jones] didn't hesitate when asked whether the team would be willing to use him again. Yes, he said. "I thought he was a lot better [Wednesday night]," Jones offered. Just not good enough.

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October 25, 2012  08:15 AM ET

I guess the Tigers should sit Verlander against National League hitting...

October 25, 2012  08:18 AM ET
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I guess the Tigers should sit Verlander against National League hitting...

Pablo Sandal......Reggie who??????....

October 25, 2012  08:18 AM ET
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Pablo Sandal......Reggie who??????....

**Sandoval**

October 25, 2012  08:37 AM ET

Isn't there another picture of Leyland you interns could use?

October 25, 2012  08:50 AM ET
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Isn't there another picture of Leyland you interns could use?

It's the only one where he is not smoking.

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October 25, 2012  09:18 AM ET

Valverde was HORRIBLE. If the Tigers had any sense, they'd DL him and bring in Brayan Villarreal.

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October 25, 2012  09:21 AM ET
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Pablo Sandal......Reggie who??????....

I think he got into Cabrera's locker before they cleaned it out.

October 25, 2012  09:24 AM ET

Morning all.

October 25, 2012  09:25 AM ET
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I think he got into Cabrera's locker before they cleaned it out.

Looks like Marco Scutaro found some leftovers.

October 25, 2012  09:27 AM ET
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Looks like Marco Scutaro found some leftovers.

No kidding.

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October 25, 2012  09:47 AM ET
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I wonder if this is going to end up like "The Iliad" and we'll actually see the gods on the field helping the Giants out.

Do you think it will take Timmah 10 years to find his way home if the Giants win?

 
October 25, 2012  09:52 AM ET
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Morning all.

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Morning Clem.

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